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The Craft Train

Crafty ideas for kids and parents

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Empathy dolls for kids - help kids to understand and express big feelings and emotions with these paper roll dolls. Printable template included #empathy #empathydolls #emotions #learningforkids #paperrollcrafts #kidscrafts #craftsforkids

Empathy dolls for kids

Help kids to understand and express big feelings and emotions with these paper roll empathy dolls. This craft was originally published in … [Read More...]

50 fun DIY toys for kids including games you can make, toys for pretend play, imaginary play, STEM crafts and more #imaginaryplay #handmadetoys #pretendplay #diytoys #craftsforkids #play #kidsactivities #creativekids #toys #spongecrafts

50 DIY toys for kids

Without hesitation my absolute favourite category of kids' crafting would have to be DIY toys. I love them for so many reasons.  For … [Read More...]

strawberry soap DIY - cute strawberry heart shaped soaps kids can make. These would make a sweet handmade gift for Valentines Day or Mothers Day #handmadesoap #strawberry #hearts #valentines #handmadegifts #diysoap

how to make soap – strawberry hearts

  If you've ever wondered how to make soap it's easier than you think! This is kid-friendly strawberry soap recipe uses the … [Read More...]

New Printables

Simple winter tree paper craft from cones with printable template #wintercraft #papercraft #winter #tree #treecraft #kidscraft #Christmascraft #christmastree #easycraft #smallworld

Winter trees paper craft

Make some simple Winter trees using paper cones with our printable template. This is a quick and easy idea for Christmas decorating to … [Read More...]

Christmas handprint art in peace dove, reindeer and angel designs. Create a process art background using liquid watercolour and salt, then use the printable template and handprint shapes to create the silhouette art #christmas #christmasart #handprint #handprintart #dove #peacedove #reindeer #angel

Christmas handprint art

Nothing says Christmas like angels, reindeer and peace doves. Today I'm sharing an eye-catching Christmas handprint art idea which … [Read More...]

Easy printable Christmas baskets kids can make. These come in both reindeer and Santa designs and have a full colour and black and white version so kids can colour their own. THey would make a lovely handmade gift idea with a small treat or gift inside #christmascrafts #christmasprintables #Santa #reindeer #kidscraft #kidsactivities

printable Christmas baskets

Make some cute printable Christmas baskets in Santa and Reindeer designs. This is a part of our November focus on easy handmade gift … [Read More...]

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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